Delia's Classic Christmas Part 1

[@944gemma]

Beautiful lady. Beautiful voice. Beautiful recipes. Beautiful kitchen. I think that pretty much covers it. Thank you for everything.

[@deliasmithfan]

Thankyou very much for your very kind comments! I’m sure Delia would be chuffed to bits. Happy cooking!!

[@christineconnell4114]

How true!! We all miss Delia. ❤️

[@antmagor]

Curious, if you had to choose who would it be. Delia or Mary Berry?

[@sianamber4]

@@antmagor well, Mary is a baker but Delia is more of an all round cook. So for Christmas cooking it has to be Delia!

[@shelaghrobertson8286]

I wholeheartedly agree with you and how gracious to share her home with us too! I have used her Christmas Cookbook since 1992, it's such a tradition now. Recently I have started to add a date with notes for posterity and my family 😊

[@redfraggle77]

I became a Food and Nutrition teacher 23 years ago because of you! I just wanted you to know that my mum died 13 years ago, and we watched all your series together on our old sofa. I have a bit of a cry when I watch this every year now she is gone, but it brings back such happy memories. Thanks Delia, what an impact you’ve had on my life! I now make food memories with my 3 children now, using your recipes.

[@allenshahood]

I"m an American, and it's June 2022........and I'm watching this video.....I'm in heaven... I want to spend Christmas with Delia.

[@user-xp5qx8wg9x]

Sure hope this stays on KZbin forever because Delia and her recipes are excellent, I've never had one that doesn't work. I watch this series several times before Christmas every year and I follow her schedule every year. Makes the whole process so enjoyable, we'll done!

[@esteveericmendez8826]

"I Know Chefs will not approve but who cares where Home cooks".....My thoughts exactly....Bye Gordon Ramsay! lolx

[@daluckygit8019]

Also he is a sweet guy if you watched his video with his children he is an amaxing loving dad who grew up in a dysfunctional home with an alcoholic dad and a drug addicted brother he helped prisoner get an opportunity he helped a drug addict get a job as long as he was clean though he did not and was fired

[@daluckygit8019]

Home cooking is diffrent than restaurant cooki g especially gourmet restaurants

[@donglabong]

Why bye? Who gives you the right to “cancel” anyone? What’ve you ever done for the culinary industry?

[@spamskanal]

@@donglabong donglabong somewhere else, will ya

[@spamskanal]

@@daluckygit8019 Yes sweetest guy ever.

[@henriettahenson]

For me OCTOBER IS HERE AND I'M GOING TO ENJOY MY CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN... OF RECIPES AND CHRISTMAS FILMS AND NO BLOODY COVID VIRUS IS GOING TO STAND IN MY WAY.... 👍✋😍🎄🎅🤶🎄🎅🤶🎄🎄🎅🤶

[@vickilanger1228]

GOOD FOR YOU! YOU GO GIRL! 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

That's the right attitude ! 😘 Stay safe and well. Love from Norway 💖 🐷🍽🍺 📯🎻🎺 ❄⛄🎄🎁

[@henriettahenson]

@@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131 awww thanks YOU.. STAY SAFE IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY 🌟❤️🙏🏼❤️🌟🦄🍄🌈🌠

[@nata3467]

I decided with all the negative things happening here in the US, I am starting Christmas earlier too.

[@henriettahenson]

@@nata3467 🌟👌🎄🎅🤶🌲

[@janhughes7786]

It is nearly 40 years since my first Delia Christmas. I have never had a failure. Always perfect

[@marciab1848]

Watching her in her home while baking & cooking, makes me very happy 🎄

[@stormbunnie6966]

Oh my, I have just discovered this woman, here, just now. I sat at my pc with my notebook, and have watched a few random xmas dinner videos before finding this. I am only 4 minutes in and I already love Delia.

[@corinnemachin1723]

Thank you Delia. Your books have been my bibles for many years. You've taught me so much. xxx

[@madmomma5331]

I love that she includes having "the mother of all clear out" as a part of cooking for Christmas. Starting with a fresh kitchen is the key to succes.

[@manmaje3596]

Absolutely!

[@belle194]

Totally agree 🤗 xx

[@audreykennedy90]

I understand, I always give the house a thorough cleaning for Christmas and Easter.

[@madmomma5331]

@@DH-qz2so the timing of your comment makes me smile. I was litterally watching this video while making a Christmas fruit cake when you wrote it. :)

[@rachelhudson4662]

proper old school. Not just a face that fits TV. This lady is a phenomenal cook and her books are the dogs. Portions are a bit too generous but everything turns out perfectly. No gimmicks.

[@7ofthem]

Rachel Hudson Always come back to her recipes at special times - they work 😊

[@cyruscyrus9029]

These old school cooks... Pour until the spirit of the ancestors tell them "that's enough child"... That's why everything is always soooo good.

[@alison2649]

Now that sounds like a proper English compliment. Not straight out flattering/a bit of a dig in there. Ouch! But finished off with a very frank compliment.😊☺️

[@rachelhudson4662]

@@alison2649 If you are referring to the " dogs" it is a shortened version of " the dog's bollocks" which means, the business or the best. No dig at all.

[@ajlomas7185]

I remember watching this first time it was on, it has that warm and cosy feel to it and not just because of the cooking demonstrations but the wonderful glimpses of her beautiful home, so relaxing just to kick your shoes off and a nice hot cuppa and just chill out watching this and suddenly it's Christmas again. A great upload.

[@christineconnell4114]

I’ve watched Delia for many years. What a national treasure! Every Christmas I look forward to watching her lovely warm and inviting Christmas shows on Sky! Says it all. Delia is Christmas 🎄

[@MarthaMyDear6]

I just LOVE Delia. American here, I I live in Texas - but can surprisingly find the ingredients - even barley wine! Enjoy all of the stirring and waiting…. Lighting and eating the Christmas pud.❤🎄 Love Delia so much. She is a wonderful person - and cook. ❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄

[@karenconquest658]

Watching Delia on TV was a must for me, the cosy ambience in her programme really inspired me, miss Delia on TV.

[@kimberleywilliams6648]

I can't wait for christmas to get here again...my favorite time of the year November-December

[@vintaqe_vibez5978]

I just can't wait for the hot weather to GO AWAY! I seriously hate it when it's so hot it gets miserable.😩 I'd definitely rather be cold. At least I can bundle up, start a fire, lay with my heating pad or blanket.🤗 But when it comes to summer, if you don't have ac in your home and car, you're pretty screwed. 😒

[@ajoyfulsound7365]

Me too!!!!!

[@AfricancoolChic]

Well it's round the corner now

[@aina8318]

@@vintaqe_vibez5978 I could not agree more!! I am miserable when it`s too hot and humid.

[@lilyrose8024]

This is so nostalgic. As a child of the 1990s, when Delia's programmes came on at this time of year it was one of those things that really made it feel like Christmas. I miss them, but thank goodness for KZbin.

[@sarsol19]

I discovered this woman a few months back and I'm delighted to let you know that I quickly became the biggest fan. After a quick Google search, I learned that her cooking shows were televised in the 90s. It's no wonder why I have this sense of nostalgia while watching her videos. I grew up in the 90s (I'm almost 35 now), and how I wish Delia's shows were televised here in the Philippines. But nevertheless, thank you for uploading these videos. Her presence, the ambience, the food, and just everything about her program is like a warm comforting hug, and makes you feel like everything is alright in the world. :) Cheers from Cebu, Philippines🥰

[@deliasmithfan]

Thank you for your lovely comments all the way from the Philippines. Happy cooking!

[@mariarochford7916]

I watched her show 20 years ago and it help me not be overwhelmed. Nothing like homemade thank you for your shows.

[@Tigerlily1950]

So,so glad to find Delia again! Used to watch a cooking show about 20 years ago! She is the best!!! We need to see more of her!!

[@wizewan6263]

Same

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋how’re you doing?

[@jackiedavies6956]

Totally unbeaten as the very best. She has given millions of us the confidence to cook great meals from scratch. A real british icon

[@ABC1701A]

For those who have an old fashioned pressure cooker you can cook the Christmas puddings in that, it cuts the cooking time dramatically and they taste every bit as good as when you steam them for 8 hours. And given that mum always had to cook 14 puddings every year (we all liked Christmas pudding, even in the summer) the pressure cooker meant she could cook them all in half the time.

[@melaniejordan6306]

Love Delia there's no one else like her !

[@nancynelosn5830]

Oh my goodness this just came up and I am so enthralled and appreciative. I love her. ❤❤❤

[@barbprosst6066]

I just love everything about Delia, I watch her videos while I prepare Christmas goodies and bake cookies

[@janicevincent6658]

I’ve been making Christmas puddings using Delia’s recipe for years - since she first introduced it. I wouldn’t use any other recipe. I’ve never had a failure and the puddings are the best and tastiest you could possibly have. A real winner and oh so easy to make.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi janice how are you. Greetings from California, Good video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@miu9780]

Very interested to watch and learn the traditional British Christmas. Beautiful house and garden. Greetings from Japan.

[@iam1408]

Yes, we know how to entice your lot.

[@waynedhouse4103]

Thank you, very kind of you to spend the time. It’s so important in this age of globalism to learn each other’s history and heritage, as Delia says🎄❄️🎄⛄️❄️🎄

[@SuperVirginiaRose]

All I can add is, Thank Heavens for Delia, whom I have followed and bought all her books for all my family, miss seeing you on TV. VR

[@steemdup]

I'm watching this in September and it's still hot and humid outside. But I love holiday cooking programs, so thanks for this video! :)

[@leab.2916]

It's going to be my first Christmas since my beloved grandmother passed away. I am French Canadian, but Delia reminds me my granny. My grandmother made so much for our Christmases to be cozy, reassuring, elegant and warm despite rough winters. This video is like therapeutic, even though it is mostly different recipes (though some similarities occur), it feels like seeing my grandmother peparing childhood Christmases. Thank you so much.

[@tonychapman1259]

I still cook my Christmas turkey using the Delia Smith method! She just explains it all so well, even a novice like me can cook.

[@CAC_1985]

Anyone else just love to watch these or have it on as background noise throughout the holidays? 🎄🎄🎄

[@SJRendle]

I have NEVER had a bad meal with Delia! I have given her cooking books to both my sons as new house warming presents. Just love her x Thank you

[@suemonk8745]

Brings back memories of my Mum carefully storing the cake before icing and adding more alcohol every few days by pricking the cake surface and spooning in the alcohol. Memories.

[@shivwesker4171]

Same but it was my Dad! Really miss it now he’s gone but I’m trying it myself this year!

[@bosvigos9165]

A wonderful treat to discover midst all the madness in the world. I adore Delia and her food...fabulous!

[@looloo4029]

Bosvigo’s....little did you know how much madder the world would be in just one more year!

[@hersheybee3310]

Yes indeed! Celebrating the birth of our sweet Jesus. 🙏❤

[@Febbybut]

watched so many times and never get bored with this series 😀

[@esmeevans1423]

I just love watching Delia cook, she is always so calm. We have to prepare Christmas fare in July, here in South Africa, as our December weather is so boiling hot in the Southern Hemisphere.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Yes. Here in the uk we have people that begin boiling their sprouts about mid July!

[@esmeevans1423]

@@JulieWallis1963 LOL!!

[@barb_from_catpolis989]

Nice program, lovely lady, but the CAT!! The cat stole the show, such a beauty!

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

Barb_from_Catpolis agreed! 😊🇨🇦

[@aquietgirlcalledsoph739]

Christmas is such a happy time and also one for reflecting on the year that has passed. Delia makes my Christmas so much better!! Fanny Craddock too 😂😂

[@brucechambersperiodfurnitu239]

So nice to see your return ! We have followed you for many years .

[@cathcrops]

Only just found this..makes me want to weap with joy ! Loved all the originals :D

[@susancoulthard4414]

Have always loved watching Delia, calming ,she explains so well , and a true lady.livley to see her again. Merry Christmas. X

[@jamesmurphy2017]

Lovely Delia. Lovely then and lovely now. In a league of her own. Thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed it. Merry Christmas Delia!

[@brianrodney5202]

She is indeed said to be in a league of her own, but I never believed in Delia's myth.

[@jamesmurphy2017]

+brian rodney I use her Christmas cake and pudding recipe every year and they are beyond delicious. Worth every bit of the effort. I love Delia.

[@brianrodney5202]

@@jamesmurphy2017 So you fell for Delia's myth.

[@jamesmurphy2017]

+brian rodney No I fell for Delia's talent, goodness and enthusiasm. Different things entirely.

[@brianrodney5202]

@@jamesmurphy2017 Delia Smith---------Delia's Myth Please forgive my unsuccessful , but brave, attempt at humour.

[@patticallihan8515]

I bought your first book and used many of the recipes inside. I own several of your books now. Thank you Delia for all you showed us how to be a better cook and baker.

[@antmagor]

So I am an American, and when it gets Christmas time here in the states I love to go full British for the Christmas dinner menu, unless it’s going to be a handful of guests in which case I love Swedish meatballs with cranberry sauce and creamy mashed potato. Anyway I think this obsession got started as the result of reading Charles dickens when I was in the sixth grade. I never commit to a specific entrée, but ever since that one Christmas I have fallen in love with sticky toffee pudding, it’s my goal in life to have it every holiday season.

[@vanessachristidis9252]

My family is Greek and since my parents migrated in the late 60's to Melbourne, the one thing they adopted as our annual Christmas treat was the delicious Christmas Pudding. We don't have it at all another time except Christmas, and that makes it so special. This year I am looking at doing a very traditional English Christmas. We're not just Greek, we also have Japanese, Dutch, Polish so its always a mixture every time we come together. And I have to say, I don't cook anything Greek! I'm a mixed bag of whatever. this Christmas Pudding looks absolutely divine and I am definitely going to give it a crack.

[@alimacindoe811]

Absolutely my favourite TV cook ever-she is wonderful, just the best. Why isn’t she on television any more?

[@Truth1561]

I was only thinking about delia and her Christmas programmes yesterday, today this appears in my feed!

[@jeanremy5036]

C’est une saison que j’aime beaucoup, et ça me rappel à mon enfance, et il y avait tant de joie et de bonheur! Et c’était merveilleux cette époque de l’année!🎉🎉🎉🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳Noel et le sapin 🌲 faisaient parti de l’atmosphère bien tendu; et aussi c’était la joie sans fin, Mais en toute chose il faut considéré la fin!🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@FUNKYJU1CE]

Thanks for posting all these videos of the legend that is Delia Smith!

[@lorettatawney6307]

I'm a New Yorker and loved Delia for years! This is such a treat!!

[@irenestephenson8624]

Delia is the best cook around and I love 💕 her Christmas show's my favourite time of the year.

[@tinalawlor4434]

Thank you Delia. I’m American and am not familiar with the British Christmas food traditions. Your videos make me wish I was British!! I’ve watched the series 3 times over the past month just to get me inspired for the Holidays. I’ve purchased my liquors so far😅

[@deliasmithfan]

Tina Lawlor Thank you for your very kind comments. Glad that you are enjoying the videos and we wish you a very happy Christmas from England!

[@happyhomehappylifebykedmag4538]

So relaxing.. i feel the love and joy of christmas while watching this. ❤❤❤

[@tatyanamcdowall2405]

Every year im watching this and always so excited its fantastic and really gives such Christmasy mood

[@FrugalOverFifty]

I love this series so much - I watch it every year and over and over. ❤️

[@moejaime2654]

AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR THERE IS NOTHING SO RELAXING HAS A HUGE BELCH AFTER A GOOD PINT OF ALE !! CHEERS MADAM !!! YOURS TRULY CRUSTY OLD GOAT !!

[@happyhomehappylifebykedmag4538]

July 2022 and I'm now watching.. it makes me happy! ❤❤❤

[@tzanm.o.3360]

The whole thing reminds me of Rosamunde Pilcher's books. So lovely...

[@joshuafess4295]

Always a comfort to go and watch Delia! ❤🥂🍽 🎄

[@Korne1984]

It's such a cozy program... Enjoying and feeling that warmth just watching

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you. Greetings from California, Good video. Hope you’re safe from covid. Have a great week and stay safe 😃😘 Scott

[@snowwpea]

Love her! I remember being 7 and watching her on tv during her Christmas special.

[@eiiose6777]

Thank you so much for posting these! I've been wanting to re-watch Delia for years :)

[@susanb7318]

Delia you are the best. I have been watching you for years. (Perth W.A.)

[@Dana-ml7sy]

Always liked how Delia cooks. Such a clean cook!

[@KieronMiddleton]

I've been looking for this particular episode of Delia for ages, many thanks for the upload this Christmas. I hope you have a good one this year.

[@andree824]

I honestly thought that was a line on my screen, and just went to wipe it away. Lol!

[@chelebelle2223]

I really enjoy watching these Christmas cooking videos by Delia. They're so satisfying.

[@katyhood7294]

Wonderful! I love Delia. She's the best of the lot. Thank you for posting.

[@ladydiaspora807]

This is peaceful,whimsical,lovely,delightful and charming,all in one.

[@maryannborg184]

I have been doing this very same pudding for many years and always been loved by all guests. Divine!! Thanks Delia.

[@7ofthem]

Maryann Borg I’ve made it for years too ! It’s sitting in my larder cupboard waiting for Tuesday

[@christianasocratous1670]

Where can i find her recipes? Are there in a book?

[@user-yk7yv8rb5i]

my favourite chef now and always good old Delia love her❤

[@tomaseire]

Thanks Delia! I love your warm homely approach to home cooking. You’re so down to earth and your a pleasure to listen to and watch, unlike the countless pretentious so called chefs. God bless you.

[@shellakers10]

Beautiful! We do things a little differently in America but I think most people are going to be creative like you're showing us.... now that we live in an unstable time. The important parts of Christmas for our families will be the time we're able to spend and the tastes and smells of Christmas! All of the slow details will be important again. And I believe it will actually be a much better Christmas because of details and the love that we show when we spend our time! Thank you for this!

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

This was just lovely watching her cook. Those dishes looked delicious and wonderful even if it took days and hours to make.

[@eugeniamuti8877]

You're kitchen looks like a fairy tail! I got to by accident in this video and Wow that's amazing! I'm from Italy but I'm living in the UK for 2 years and I was looking for the traditional English kitchen and I found you! Thank you!

[@shropgel]

I have been using Delia,s recipes all of my adult life and love them. I don’t think I have missed doing her Christmas cake since 1986ish and have already done this years and feeding it ready for Christmas week. Thank you for teaching me how to cook 🥳

[@davidselmi6375]

My wife enjoys cooking thanks for putting classics like this on she loves cooking shows.

[@annachiaraladisi3840]

Many Compliments! So elegance, so great !! Simply the Best. Thanks .

[@TheMightyKilokahn]

I wish she would start her own KZbin channel. I love her!

[@dtulip1]

I miss her on the TV :'(

[@glamdolly30]

She's far too rich to bother with KZbin!

[@suzanneboily5224]

Oh! My! God! Love this so so much! Thanks for sharing!

[@alexj.3375]

Love this.really getting in the mood for christmas now

[@margarethess6583]

I just discovered this- wonderful! Thank you for sharing and have a good holiday!

[@lizjohnson6324]

Wow was sooo chuffed to see you Delia have followed you since the first time you came on tv.it is well over 40years ago.no messing about you let the food tell the story .i have most of your books and the recipes always work .god bless .from Liz Johnson .xxx

[@craz4jaymz]

I remember watching her shows in the 90s as a child

[@maggielo1133]

The moment I watch her . I know she is the one I like to learn from !!! ❤️

[@looloo4029]

Me too

[@danasandlin2435]

Thank you for these lovely Christmas memories--we need them now more than ever in this time of pandemic--what a lovely gift this is to the world...thank you and Merry Christmas...

[@barnholbol1262]

Digging the camp vibraphone background music while she mixes the Creole Christmas Cake - priceless.

[@s.h.p.4571]

Beautifully crafted/filmed. Love this! There is a genuineness about it that you don't get in today's programming...reminds me of a softer, gentler time. Thank you!!

[@katrinawest1671]

So, so pleased we get to watch the brilliant Delia and also the CHRISTMAS episodes, thank you Delia for letting us share the joy of your cooking, and cosy times with superb food, wanted to see these for ages.❤️❤️❤️

[@littledotti6808]

oh my goodness. Hello Delia. Always a huge huge fan of your show. Great to see your show again. Enjoyed your show for many decades, however, your new show isn't aired in New Zealand which is a crime in itself. Glad to see I can continue to watch my fav cook on youtube. Just brilliant.

[@janicebone6191]

Delias Christmas is my go to book, my first copy fell apart with use... onto no 2 now, I only have 3 Christmas authors cook books in use... Delia s my no 1 .....Thank you Delia

[@christinawatkinsyoutube]

ohhh I love that I found this! I only ever read my mums cook books, but this definitely feels nostalgic! so nice to hear her voice

[@susanmcdermott3668]

I’ve cooked lots of Delias recipes,started in the 70s when I got married. Watching her Christmas specials was always something to look forward to for me, she’s always been my favourite cook.

[@alarahalbach8665]

I love your channel, it''s so wonderful and calm!

[@AriannaAyers]

God Bless the Delia Smith Fan channel. Without this channel, this content could be lost! Much is not on the Official channel, social media and a KZbin channel is a lot to maintain. These precious moments now can be shared with many generations, including my own, and provide a respite in an island of “Vegan this”, and “gluten free that” content. ❤

[@deliasmithfan]

Thankyou Arianna I’m so glad you’re enjoying Delia’s programmes.

[@shanemarchant7776]

@@deliasmithfanIs there any possibility of uploading her earlier Christmas episodes? I think it was early 90s late 80s. I remember watching it with my mum and I can’t seem to find the episodes anywhere.

[@josibedaque9286]

Que lindo Delia!!! Amei tudo!!💗 Parabéns!!👏👏

[@victoriaeldredge9450]

Yey! I’m so happy to have found your channel , I had my first cook book and it is yours , I still have it and still make some of your recipes .Thank you !

[@daisyj5837]

Thank you so much for uploading this! Delia is the Queen of cooking. Hope you have more of her Christmas shows?!?

[@joannwoodland716]

I love this beautiful video. I may never make this pudding, but I will watch the video over again!

[@7ofthem]

Jo Ann Woodland you should 😊 I make it every year this exact recipe - there’s nothing so good